Building Controls Technology
Program, configure, troubleshoot with a Building Controls Technology Certificate from ACC.
The world is changing at an amazing rate and the buildings we live and work in are changing along with it. A demand for efficiency and convenience and control has driven advanced technologies into just about every aspect of modern buildings. The field is currently experiencing an employment gap due to retirements and the introduction of advanced and automated technologies in building systems. While the availability of jobs in the field is increasing rapidly, the pipeline of people with knowledge and skills requirements is lagging behind. This is where you can get ahead!
A Building Controls Technology certificate from ACC will train you for this well-paying career by offering a courses focused on the broad skills this field requires. Our faculty are industry experts with years of experience in technical education. Their hands-on approach to learning utilizes a 6000-square-foot lab space at the DCSD Legacy Campus in Lone Tree. This newly remodeled space is outfitted with over $2 million in state-of-the-art equipment. You will learn in an environment that replicates the experiences you will encounter on the job.
What You'll Learn
With an ACC Certificate in Building Controls Technology, you'll be able to:
- Program, configure, troubleshoot and repair HVAC, lighting, energy management systems and related components.
- Use quality and safety standards necessary for the operation, maintenance and repair of building systems.
- Diagnose root problems to maintain the proper and safe operation of a facility.
- Communicate effectively and appropriately with team members.
CIP 460401 (BCTH)
The Building Controls Technology program is focused on training students to maintain, install, and troubleshoot essential systems in modern buildings. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics including DC/AC electricity, industrial wiring, control systems, construction materials and systems, and building environmental systems. Students will learn to install, repair, and maintain a building's computer-controlled mechanical and electrical systems, including its heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), lighting, energy management systems and related components. The program has been designed in partnership with the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) with the goal to train a skilled workforce to help fill the labor shortage in this high-demand career field.
Admission Requirements
Admission to Arapahoe Community College
Program Requirements
ACC academic plans will help guide you through your chosen program. The academic plan will provide you with important information, like which semesters courses are offered if there are any prerequisites or co-requisites for courses, program outcomes, course sequence recommendations, notes for the program, graduation requirements, and other important information. These are updated annually, so we recommend downloading a copy of yours to keep on track to graduation.
